Anthony Gomes

Anthony Gomes

About:

The Toronto born singer/songwriter/guitarist, named 'One of the Top Ten Guitarists' in the world by Music Tasters Choice, has released 11 albums and performed concerts in 17 countries. In November 2017 Gomes won 'Best Musician (Live Performance)' at the 37th Annual European Blues Awards.  Anthony has opened for B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Robert Plant, Alice Cooper, Joe Bonamassa, Heart, Jonny Lang, Sammy Hagar, 38 Special, Robert Cray, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Gretchen Wilson.

Anthony Gomes has been creating virtuosic, burning blues since his recorded debut in 1998. 11 releases and numerous awards and ecstatic accolades later, Gomes shows no signs of slowing down with his latest musical offering being his most successful to date. The aptly-named, riff- laden Electric Field Holler has received highly acclaimed recognition; reaching #1 on both Roots Music Report's Blues Rock Chart and ReverbNation’s Global Blues Chart as well as earning several nominations for Blues Rock Album of the Year.

Nominated for “Electric Artist of the Year” at the Canadian Maple Blues Awards (2016, 2013). * Five of Anthony’s most recent albums have appeared in the top 10 on Billboard’s blues chart, including LIVE (2008)

“Passion with a musical intelligence that places him way ahead of the other hellions igniting the Fender fretboard.” – Downbeat
 
“A very talented guitarist… and where did that voice come from?” – B.B. King

“Gomes’ authentic voice and the formidable guitar chops place him in the forefront of modern blues.” –  Blues Music Magazine

“Anthony Gomes is a serious mojo mofo.” – City Weekly, Salt Lake City

“Blistering guitar licks and vocals that slice like a whiskey-soaked machete.” – Toronto Star

“Trademark mesmeric guitar riffs and incendiary solos, a serious student of the blues...” – Blues Matters!